State governments, collectively, are the largest consumers of goods and services in the country, spending billions of dollars each year. The NASPO How to Market to State Governments Meeting, developed and presented by state government purchasing officials and co-sponsored by Governing Magazine, is designed to help companies, large and small, learn how to eliminate unnecessary roadblocks to doing business with the states. Average conference attendance consists of government representation from 40+ states and more than 350 representatives from the private sector.
The educational program is centered on informing suppliers of the different ways to do business with state governments. However, it is also an opportunity for state procurement officials to get feedback regarding what can be done to make the procurement process a better one for suppliers. By working together, interested parties can act responsibly for the benefit of all involved.
The NASPO How to Market to State Governments Meeting also provides a unique opportunity for private-sector representatives to network with state procurement officials to discuss issues facing state procurement and alert them to products that are available for states to procure. A series of special One-on-One sessions with state representatives are scheduled throughout the meeting for corporate attendees along with regional roundtable discussions.
Sessions for small businesses are also offered at the How to Market to State Governments Meeting and are open to all attendees. It is a great opportunity for small businesses, including minority and women-owned businesses, to meet state purchasing officials from all over the country along with providing networking opportunities with larger companies. The sessions are customized to the specific needs and concerns of small businesses.
The registration fee for suppliers for the 2008 NASPO How to Market to State Governments Meeting is $850.00 per attendee if registered by February 18, 2008. The registration fee after that date will be $950.00 per attendee. *For those who qualify as a small business, the registration fee will be $495.00 per attendee if registered by the February 18, 2008 deadline, $595.00 per attendee after February 18, 2008. For supplier registration, click HERE.
*NOTE: NASPO reserves the right to utilize the Small Business Administration's standards for small businesses (13 CFR ยง121).
You may complete the online form below or fax your information to NASPO at (859) 514-9207. You may also mail the registration form to: NASPO, c/o AMR Management Services, 201 East Main Street, Suite 1405, Lexington, KY 40507.
PLEASE NOTE: Registrations cannot be processed unless:
A registration form is fully completed
The method of payment is indicated
Payment accompanies the registration
Conference registrations that are received for individuals with outstanding payments for publications, prior meetings, or any other NASPO-related programs or services will not be processed until all outstanding items have been paid in full. Should payment not be received prior to the start of the conference, no registration credentials and materials will be provided. No exceptions to this policy will be made.
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